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"They Make Me Feel Like I Matter"

30/8/2022

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Submitted by Kelly Taylor

 Michael has been using Urban/Rural Rides for several years now. He has been dealing with a multitude of medical needs and relies on Urban/Rural Rides for his transportation into the city for his appointments.
"They are always kind when I interact with them – the drivers and the staff. They listen and are very helpful. The drivers are volunteers. They give up their time to make sure I get to my appointments. That makes me feel like I matter because someone is willing to give up their own time to help me,” said Michael.
“The benefit of this service goes well beyond the ride itself. I have a lot of health issues and I am in constant pain. However, when I am in the car having a friendly conversation with a driver, I am distracted in a way. I feel better. My pain is lower for a time because I am interacting with someone,” said Michael.
Michael is one of the many lives being changed one ride at a time. In addition to assisting people to get to their appointments, a friendly conversation, interaction with someone and knowing that they matter enough for someone to take the time to help them goes a long way to improving the lives of those without transportation who may be isolated from people and services.
​Help people in your community know they matter by volunteering as a driver and help change lives one ride at a time by calling 962-3073 or visiting
urbanruralrides.ca.

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Thank You Volunteers!!!

27/2/2022

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  by Kelly Taylor

      Urban/Rural Rides is a community transportation service driven by volunteer drivers. In the photo above are some of our amazing volunteers. We had the pleasure of spoiling them at an ‘Appreciation Event’ in December.
Breakfast was prepared by volunteers at the Riverview Lions Club who also hosted the event. The food was delicious and they were gracious hosts who made the event an enjoyable one.

The drivers were all given a new hoodie with the Urban/Rural Rides logo on it and a certificate of appreciation. Some were even lucky enough to go home with door prizes that included beautiful stained glass ornaments donated by Don and Diane Wilson or chocolates. 

The event ended with an open mic where drivers got to share stories and experiences. One driver shared the pleasure it was to have been able to
drive a hospice patient to her last wish visit with her family at the beach.
Another driver shared how touched they were when driving a senior who had not been to get an ice cream in many, many years. They took a detour to grab an ice cream cone and that small moment of joy is one that will
never be forgotten.

Another driver shared how the ride coordinator had informed him that one of the clients he had driven told her she would not go unless he
was available to drive her. With a small tear in his eye he said “it gets you right here you know” as he clutched his heart.
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We love and appreciate all our volunteer drivers and how they touch the lives of those we serve. If you want to be a part of this amazing team, please call us at 962-3073 or email us at
urbanruralrides@gmail.com. More information is on our website at http://urbanruralrides.ca
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    ​Connecting Albert County would like to thank the following supporters & advertisers:

    Platinum supporters
    - Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation  
    ​- Albert County Pharmacy
    ​​- Hon. Rob Moore, MP for Fundy Royal


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    - ​Albert County Funeral Home​​


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    - Hon. Mike Holland, Minister, MLA-Albert 

     - Fundy Highlands Motel and Chalets

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    - Jeff MacDougall, SouthEastern Mutual Insurance ​
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